History of Jordan, (Onondaga County) New York United States of America

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William Jerome Coombs Biography

William Jerome Coombs, representative, was born in Jordan, N.Y., Dec. 24, 1833; son of Charles and Mary Coombs, and grandson of Peter Coombs, a soldier of the Revolution. He was prepared for college in the academy at Jordan, and in 1850 entered business in New York city. In 1854 he engaged in the exporting business in which he was very successful, establishing in 1870 the firm of Coombs, Crosby & Eddy. He was active in municipal politics, being identified with the Republican party until 1888 when he supported Mr. Cleveland and the Democratic party, and was an unsuccessful candidate for representative in the 51st congress. In 1890 he was elected as a Democrat a representative from the 3rd district of New York in the 52nd congress, and was re-elected to the 53rd congress from the 4th district, serving on the committee on appropriations. After his retirement from congress he was appointed by Mr. Cleveland to bring about a settlement of the debt due from the Union Pacific railroad to the government. In November, 1895, he became president of the Manufacturers' trust company of Brooklyn.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor